Author: Opastaff
Haitian restaurants are a dime a dozen In Miami, Florida making it extremely hard to find one that really stands out. Le Poulet Chic is the latest one to merge onto the scene. It was natural for one to dismiss it as just another typical Haitian restaurant. However, this one is kind of special. Le Poulet Chic open earlier this year during Haitian flag day weekend and in the short duration of its existence, it managed to form a strong customer base. A lot of Haitian celebrities visit the new spot daily, people from different nationalities and of course some…
In light of the statement Reynaldo Martino sent to the media in reference to a debt Login owe Vice2K studio, Login Management would like to take this opportunity to both thank the whole Vice2K crew and also remedy the debt situation which Reynaldo addressed in his statement. First and foremost we compliment Vice2K Studio for the excellent services provided for Login’s debut album. We never in no way denied our debt. It was a misunderstanding between a former owner of the band and its management. It was never our intention to cause financial distress. It has been confirmed to us…
“Konpa music revivalists” are the words that best sum up CaRiMi’s Haitian Music Industry (HMI) debut back in July 2001, when the band released their album “Ayiti Bang, Bang” under the Antilles Mizik record label. The album became a major hit for the band due to its title track, a socially conscious tune calling for all Haitians to stop turning a blind eye and address the issues plaguing the country. The album immediately placed the band among the top-ranking bands in the industry without having played on a single stage. To date, no band starting from that era has managed…
Do you guys ever fight and if yes have you guys ever reached a point where the band’s future was in danger? Richard Cave: Of course we fight. Brothers fight and since we practically grew up together we’re going to fight but never to the point where the band’s future was on the line. We have so many investments together; I don’t think it would come to that. Who do you get along with the most in the band? Richard Cave: (a little hesitant) I’m the middle so I get along with everyone in the band. It’s been quite a…
OPAMUSIC.COM had the opportunity to have a one on one with award winning chef, Stephan Berrouet Durand. Stephan whose culinary career started well over a decade ago is one of the well known chefs in the Island of Haiti and the United States. He’s traveled a lot of places and along the way acquiring a few new skills to implement in his menu. This interview was supposed to be a cooking segment however Stephan had prior traveling engagements so we’ve decided to give you a little intro and when he comes back we can move on with that cooking segment.…
The Issue of Colorism in the Haitian Music Industry When King Kino made the statement that the Haitian media caters more to artists of lighter hues than to those of darker complexions, some dismissed his claim as absurd and baseless. However, many others shared his sentiment but were less vocal about it. Over the years, I’ve spoken to several artists who have expressed their feelings on this issue. Some believe that no matter how good a product they release, if they are not light-skinned or don’t have light-skinned members in their band, they will not receive the same accolades as…
1. You wait too long to buy a turkey. If you’re buying a frozen, conventional turkey (like Butterball) from the supermarket, buy it 1-2 weeks in advance and store it in your freezer. If you’re buying a fresh turkey (conventional OR free range organic) from the supermarket, you can’t pick it up too far ahead of time, because it’ll go bad. But you can and should call the supermarket to reserve your fresh turkey at least two weeks in advance. If you’re ordering a super fancy turkey, such as a Heritage turkey, order online at least a month in advance.…
Haitian-American musician Pras Michel talks about his new documentary, Sweet Micky for President, which chronicles an unconventional presidential election in post-earthquake Haiti. Listen to Audio Interview or Read the Interview Below.
Steeve Khé announced his resignation from the band, Djakout Mizik #1 after two years of service. Steeve didn’t make a clear indication as to if he would be joining another band he did however state he was available for booking meaning he’s most likely open to the idea. A couple of bands are already wide eyes and expressed interest in working with him. Read press release below as Steeve explains the cause of his departure from the band. After having worked for 2 years at Djakout # 1, somewhat rocky, marked by its share of ups and downs, Steeve Khé…